Manchester United star Anthony Martial aimed a dig at Jose Mourinho, claiming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tactics are “easier” to understand. United interim boss Solskjaer has won 10 of his 11 games since replacing Mourinho in December and the Norwegian is bringing the best out of Martial and Marcus Rashford, two forwards who struggled for form under his predecessor. Martial, who scored a sublime solo goal in the 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, said: “We have got a coach who has different intentions and we are trying to do what [Solskjaer] asks. “Perhaps it is easier to play this style of football and not the style of football [Mourinho] asked.” And the…

The capital club started slowly and were punished by two early goals, before Antoine Griezmann kept them alive in the tie Diego Simeone was left frustrated by Atletico Madrid’s first-half display against Barcelona but insists that their Copa del Rey hopes are not yet over. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi struck before half-time in the semi-final first leg at the Vicente Calderon, and although Antoine Griezmann scored after the break, Barca held on for a valuable 2-1 win. Simeone felt Atleti let themselves down in the first 45 minutes but remains confident that they could overturn the deficit at Camp Nou next week if they replicate their second-half showing. Editors'…

You’ve just been thrashed 6-0 by a so-called Premier League rival and face a long journey home, so Man City playing Chelsea’s victory anthem at the Etihad probably stung. The club have since apologised for playing Madness’ One Step Beyond, the song that can be heard at Stamford Bridge whenever the Blues beat a significant team. It was a final kick in the teeth for the beaten Londoners. Senior City officials ordered the Madness song be cut short for what could be interpreted as an act of gloating, but the person in charge of the PA system is now a hero to many supporters. The win moved City back to…

The Real Madrid star scored to give his side hope, but it wasn’t enough as Los Blancos slumped to a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Celta Vigo. Real Madrid may have crashed out of the Copa del Rey, but Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t go down without a fight. While Celta Vigo ultimately secured its spot in the semifinals with a 2-2 draw Wednesday — clinching a 4-3 aggregate triumph — Ronaldo gave Madrid hope with a 62nd-minute free kick that pulled his side within a goal of equalizing. With Madrid down 1-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate, Ronaldo hammered his dipping, 25-yard set piece inside the far post. Editors' Picks…

Click:wps下载 Arsene Wenger has had his say on Aaron Ramsey’s looming Arsenal exit, saying the Welshman’s move to Juventus will be a big setback for the Gunners. Ramsey has signed a pre-contract agreement with Juve and will officially join the Italian champions on July 1, once his current Gunners deal expires. The 28-year-old has spent the last 11 years in north London – largely under the stewardship of Wenger, who signed the midfielder from Cardiff when he was still a teenager in 2008. “It will be a loss for Arsenal,” the former Arsenal manager said at the Laureus Sport for Good presentation on Sunday. “I must say it will be…

The attacker produced another underwhelming display in Barcelona’s win over Real Murcia, but is manager is not worried about him Ernesto Valverde insists he is “not worried” about Gerard Deulofeu despite another disappointing performance in Barcelona’s 5-0 Copa del Rey defeat of Real Murcia. The Barca coach named an unfamiliar XI on Wednesday which was mostly made up of fringe players and youngsters, with Deulofeu starting on the left flank. Deulofeu looked a threat early with his direct wing play, but he was poor in front of goal and his decision-making drew groans of frustration from sections of the Camp Nou crowd. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa…

Click:wps官网下载 Real Madrid are in Holland this evening to take on Ajax in the Champions League Round of 16 first-leg. Los Blancos have been incredible in the elite competition in recent years, claiming glory in each of the last three seasons. But their defeats to CSKA Moscow in the group stage showed their potential weakness in the tournament and Ajax will take hope. The Dutch side are currently second in the Eredivisie and lost at Heracles on Saturday. When is Ajax vs Real Madrid? The Round of 16 first-leg will take place on Wednesday, February 13 with kick off at the Johan Cruyff Arena at 8pm. The reverse fixture is scheduled…

The Blancos will be without five senior stars for their trip to Leganes on Thursday, with Sergio Ramos and Marcelo also out of the matchday squad Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have all been left out of Real Madrid’s squad for the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg against Leganes. Benzema is yet to play in 2018 due to a hamstring problem and has not been risked for the meeting at Butarque. Bale and Ronaldo have also been omitted, with the latter reportedly following a similar fitness plan to last season, when he was given rest periods in order to be as fresh as possible for the crucial…

Miguel Almiron may have only enjoyed a brief cameo against Wolverhampton Wanderers, but he appears to have done enough to convince some Newcastle United fans. The former Atlanta United midfielder, who made the switch from MLS during the January transfer window, replaced Christian Atsu at Molineux to an absolutely incredible roar from the 2,400 travelling fans. Willy Boly’s last-gasp equaliser rescued a point for Wolves to dent Newcastle’s survival hopes as the game finished 1-1. The defender nodded in deep into stoppage time – although the Magpies wanted a foul on goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. Isaac Hayden’s first goal for 17 months looked to have won it for Newcastle, who sit…

Sunday’s match is no certainty to take place according to reports but the Real Madrid boss is not concerned Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane is focused on facing Girona, despite reports the La Liga fixture could be postponed due to security fears in Catalonia. Spanish champions Madrid are scheduled to make the trip to Girona on Sunday but the match is no certainty to take place amid political tensions in the region. Real 6/10 to beat Girona & O2.5 goals Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on…